Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my hero, Trooper Charbonnier

~You raised me up,
so I could stand on mountains~

Continue to help motivate me, and remain by my side. Guide me down my path, and show me the way.

You, Trooper Charbonnier, are my hero. I never knew you, but you stand as a shining example, a textbook cut out, of a Massachusetts State Trooper. You’re my adrenalin that pushes me for the extra mile, and I am honored. Thank you for your service, sir.

June 19, 2005

Although I didn't know you personally you have touched my life in ways I cannot begin to explain. Your memory will live on within the hearts of all the people you've touched.

Deputy J. Durney
Volusia County Sheriff's Office

November 25, 2004

Trooper Charbonnier, thank you for all your contributions to our job. Everyone who speaks of you never has anything bad to say, you were a troopers trooper form word go. You will saddly be missed and forever remembered by all and especially by your brothers and sisters down in "D" Troop. Semper Fi and Thank You !!

72nd RTT (1994 - Present)

Trooper Mark D. Robbins
Massachusetts State Police

October 11, 2004

The Night The Trooper Fell
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The young trooper approached the vehicle
Displaying his badge so proudly worn on his chest
For he was like none other
Then one of the commonwealths best

This trooper wasn’t unprepared for the unthinkable
But well trained for it indeed
Not too long ago graduated from the academy
Instilled with the knowledge he would need

That night he stooped the vehicle
Where his monument stands now
To walk up to perform his duty
Before he was to be shot down

As he turned away
And a weapon was displayed
He shot back
While the villain went on the attack
Without any care
After eight rounds
He grabbed his wound and gasped for air
As the Trooper fell to the ground

Not too long after
His last radio broadcast
His wounds took over
And his life had come to pass

In the uniform he served
He died in that night
He left us all with something
To remember, cherish, and give us strength in the fight

He will never be forgotten
He story we will forever tell
The night we lost another defender of the law
The night the trooper fell

Rest in peace Trooper Charbonnier, you’ve done your duty to the fullest and owe nothing more to a most grateful people.

Wishes to remain anonymous

June 30, 2004

05/21/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Charbonnier.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 21, 2004

When will "parole" cease to exist and we'll begin locking them up for life? These people cannot be rehabilitated. My dad was also killed by a parolee.

Taryn Walters Ontiveros
Daughter of Officer Larry Walters EOW 11-13-74

March 25, 2004

Police Officers Prayer-

Strenghtne me today, Dear Lord,
And help me keep in mind
the laws that You created
For the world that You designed.
May I stand for justice
So one day crime may cease,
And let me serve all people
So they may live in peace

-Robert Fogle

Officer Christopher Cornelius
Hubbardston Police Department

January 8, 2004

THE TROOPERS LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE TROOPERS STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD NOW, TROOPER. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE TROOPER SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around except to calm their fear. If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."


There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As the Trooper waited quietly, for the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, TROOPER, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."


Rest in peace brother, and may God continue to look over you and your family.

PS I am the son of, John "Jack" Redican, JR., the 1989 recipient of the Trooper George L. Hanna Medal of Honor

Officer Rusty Redican
L.A.P.D. Pac/Div

December 21, 2003

Mark I remember working on a case with you and you showed real team spirit. It impressed me that your goal was to get the bad guys and your interagency co-operation was superb. You inspired me with your determination, wit and professionalism. I felt I learned much from you in a short time. I wish I could have known you outside of work I hear only good things about you. Mark, I was too late to help you the night you were taken from us. I criied for the grief of your family and friends and felt I owed it to them to have been there for you. I remember your wit and comraderie and feel you have helped heal me over time. thank you my brother in blue you live on in our hearts to do what is good and what is right.

Deputy Sheriff (ret IOD) BOB gorman
Plymouth County Sheriff's dept

Mark, I remember meeting you at the funeral for Providence Police officer Steve Shaw. I remember your laughter when I joked with you about being a "real trooper".
You were a real man, a real person, a real husband and a real trooper. Your brothers in blue here in the northeast have not forgotten you. Rest in peace brother Mark. God bless you.

Sgt. Mike Edes
Maine State Police

This Trooper and all the others who have fallen are what inspire and motivate me to perform my duties with all the professionalism and courage that I can conjure up. Show the ones who have fallen that they did not die in vain, have pride in your department and the uniform.

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Massachusetts State Police

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